The Best Fine Art Wedding Photographers in Utica, IL

The Best Fine Art Wedding Photographers in Utica, IL

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37 Wedding Photographers in Utica, IL

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Oury Memories 

4.8

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Utica, IL

I have been a photographer for 8 years. Throughout my time as a photographer I’ve captured clothing, models, and memories. I shifted from corporate shootings to families and weddings because it gave me this warm fuzzy feeling when I edited my couples and families photos. Don’t be afraid to reach out to me and ask about my photography style, my editing style, or my favorite restaurant! I highly recommend scheduling a free consulting session!

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Grace is an amazing photographer! If I could give her 10 stars I absolutely would. She was amazing working with both of our crazy families and from the very beginning I knew that she’d do a great job capturing the special moments of our special day. She worked with everyone and did a great job explaining what everyone needed to do to get a perfect shot. She also was absolutely wonderful with our 2 year old son who would’ve climbed in the car and went home with her if he could. If I could do it all over again I would definitely always pick Grace to shoot our wedding! She was an amazing addition to the day and we are so thankful that we found her.
Kay D., 8 months ago
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Amative Creative 

4.9

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Utica, IL

Hello there! I'm Andrea, owner of Amative Creative, and every weekend we're so blessed to be able to tell the love stories of so many amazing couples. Like many others in this industry might say, we simply adore weddings. But what makes us a little different is our entire brand is centered around telling love stories specifically curated to reflect your vision and aesthetic. "Amative" means to be prone to love, so as you can see, we want nothing more than to tell your love story! But what makes us truly unique is that we understand every love story looks different. And we personalize every aspect of how we document your wedding day!

Awarded Best of Zola
Amative Creative did our wedding and the preview pictures are PERFECT. I am so happy I booked them! The vibe is everything I wanted, and they were super responsive the entire time!! 1000000% recommend!
Jayla G., 2 months ago
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Birchfields 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Utica, IL
  • Offer

Hi! My name is Steve. I do visual storytelling. I’m married with three kids and in my spare time I record music and build things. I've been filming and photographing weddings since 2009. I love travel and getting to know unique couples.

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From the moment we reached out to Birchfields, their communication was quick, thorough, and sincere. Their attention to detail and ability to make us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera resulted in exceptional photographs that captured every special moment of our wedding day. Birchfields truly went above and beyond, taking unique angles and perspectives that allowed us to relive the entire day through their stunning imagery. When it’s hard to figure out which photo you want to print out and hang on the wall, you know you picked the right photographer! We could not be happier with the final product and would highly recommend Steve to any couple looking for a talented, professional, and personable wedding photographer.
Jeneca G., 2 months ago
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Leif & Christine Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,650
  • Serves Utica, IL

Welcome to Leif and Christine, Rockford wedding and portrait photographer. I specialize in capturing your special moments. While I am based in Rockford, IL, I also photograph weddings in Chicago Suburbs, Beloit, Madison, WI. I would love to be a part of your special day!

As a wedding coordinator I have seen a lot of different photographers, and I can say from personal experience that Leif & Christine do a wonderful job and are wonderful to work with! I would recommend them for anything from newborn pictures to weddings! They have a really good eye for catching very natural moments and they do a great job editing their photos!!
Branigan Theden, 3 years ago
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Aubrey & Brandon Visuals 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Utica, IL

Aubrey & Brandon Visuals is a husband and wife photo + video team specializing in fine-art wedding visuals for exquisite celebrations. We've documented weddings across the world and were recently seen on the front page of major publications.

Aubrey was absolutely incredible to work with. She is so quick to respond to messages, is clear with her communication, and makes sure every detail is planned. The quality of her pictures is unbelievable, and a very quick turn around time. She creates an extensive timeline with you and makes sure it is stuck to (MUCH appreciated). In addition to all of that, she is so kind and easy to work with while making sure all of the pictures get taken. She cares about each one of her couples so much, and makes it feel like you are the only couple she is working with. Did I mention the pictures are STUNNING? We will be using her for all future photography needs.
Dani & M., 4 years ago
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Milkweed Moments 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Utica, IL
  • Offer

Homeschoolin, Home birthin, and Holistic mama that loves to capture Life and Love in it's truest moments and forms. My business has been a decade in the making from falling in love with photography in high school, to now... My love for Milkweed and my time spent living in Iowa has inspired my business name. I used to live near a conservation center with fields of milkweed. My children and I spent many days enjoying this haven of beauty and were blessed to see thousands of Monarch butterflies migrate to the Milkweed. I realize how fleeting these moments are and would love to capture your story!

Working with milkweed moments is a breeze! I was nervous because I have a 3 and 1 year old, and wasn’t sure how they would cooperate. Aubriana made everything go smoothly. She’s great with kids, great with directives on posing, and really made the day so fun! She got all the shots I dreamed of!”. Will be booking her again in the future!
Demi S., 4 months ago
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Shutter & Sound 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Utica, IL

Hi! Courtney here (that's me on the left!). Shutter and Sound is the brainchild of renowned wedding videographer Ryan Geldermann. Ryan began his wedding videography career in 2010 in Los Angeles and quickly became recognized as one of the top videographers in the U.S.. After relocating to DC and still receiving countless inquiries from all corners of the country, Ryan decided to recruit and train a few talented friends so he could continue offering the quality wedding videography he’s known for in SoCal and eventually over 10 cities. Shutter and Sound is a very small group of filmmakers dedicated to turning your big day into a work of art.

I recently used Shutter & Sound for my wedding and they were fantastic! The team was super friendly and really skilled at capturing all the important moments without being intrusive. They worked seamlessly with our other vendors which made everything go smoothly. When we got our photos and videos back, we were blown away by the quality and how they managed to capture the feel of our special day perfectly. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch wedding photography and videography!
Lesley F., 6 months ago
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Taylor Faith Photo Co. 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Utica, IL for additional fees

Hi! I'm Taylor a Georgia based Wedding photographer, mommy, and cheesecake lover. Obsessed with: Family, Naps, and good books. I’ve been keeping it real since 1997. I started my business when I was just 17 years old. Since then I have turned that small hobby into a full time career photographing beautiful couples love stories. Throughout my 8 years in business, I have been lucky enough to photograph over 200 weddings throughout Georgia and the other southern states.

Taylor did an amazing job photographing our wedding! She was easy to talk to & work with. She really did make the whole process smooth for us (we all know it’s already a crazy day)! We plan to continue to use Taylor for our family photos because well she’s just that good & easy to work with! Our whole family loves her! You won’t regret your choice!
Megan P., 9 months ago
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Jeremy Glickstein Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Utica, IL for additional fees

Hi, I'm Jeremy: Creative Director & Lead Photographer. I have over 200 weddings and countless corporate gigs under my lens. Enter The Photo Collective: I've assembled a team of skilled associates who share my passion. We're not just photographers. We’ve been in the trenches and we know this business. We will be there to shepard you through the day. FYI, I don't list availability on our calendar here as we have 10 photographers and typically have talent available. Send us a message to inquire, thanks! :)

Highly recommended! I am a Chicago videographer who had the privilege of working alongside Jeremy. Whether it's a corporate shoot, headshots or wedding photography Jeremy and his team have you covered! He and his team are 100% committed to making you feel comfortable and at ease. Jeremy delivers top notch quality in his photography and his work speaks for itself. Creative surprise is apparent in his work. He is so professional but also so down to earth. He is kind, honest, creative and his work is superb. I would highly recommend hiring Jeremy and his team for your photography needs.
Weddings With Motion, 6 months ago
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Celtic Roses Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $850
  • Serves Utica, IL for additional fees

Celtic Roses Photography is the culmination of a long-held dream shared between my mother and me. Together, we envisioned owning a business that would not only fulfill our entrepreneurial aspirations but also allow me to further pursue my passion for photography. Located in the heart of Monroe, Wisconsin, Celtic Roses Photography specializes in a diverse array of photography services, ranging from weddings and engagements to family portraits and senior sessions. Our guiding principle is to capture the very essence of life's most precious moments, ensuring that each image we create tells a compelling and unique story.

Madison (and her SO Matt) are an absolute delight to work with and masters of their craft. Besides being a very sweet and kind human, Madison understands very well how stressful weddings can be and works diligently to help the day go beautifully, even beyond just photography. Keeping just the right balance of polite but also firm, Madison acted as a trusted friend and peacemaker in keeping the schedule going, coordinating with our DJ about the music pacing and volume, and even helping us by bringing us drinks in between photos - of course, capturing all the beautiful moments along the way. She is very skilled and accommodating with pictures - we chose a time of day that was not optimal for lighting but she handled it like a pro!
Diego & S., a month ago
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Sam Lauersdorf Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Utica, IL for additional fees

Capturing weddings since 2017, Sam is passionate about creating images that showcase the real you. Your wedding is an incredibly important event & you deserve to work with vendors you not only get along with, but trust completely & enjoy spending time with!

I first met Sam when she was doing Videography at a wedding, that for lack of better words, was chaotic at best. She was the easiest person to communicate with, friendly, kind, and considerate. She made my job as DJ/MC a lot easier. Since that wedding I have ran into her on many occasions and have formed a great respect for the quality of her service. I highly recommend.
Steven- Carter Events, 2 years ago
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A.R. Clark Media 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Utica, IL for additional fees

Hello! My name is A.R. Clark. I am a photographer and videographer from Bangor, Maine. I love the joy that comes with capturing these magnificent days, and I aim to show everything about your wedding in gorgeous tones and lighting. My style is best described as vintage with influences from old hollywood. I have worked every type of wedding and I love to travel!

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Andrew did our engagement photos and they were totally different from what other photogs we had considered were doing. The work he gave back to us felt special, personal, and artistic. Truly one of a kind—he’s even traveling to the Southwest for our wedding and we highly recommend his work!
Ty D., a year ago
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Jay Dee Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Utica, IL for additional fees

A Charleston Wedding Photographer with a fierce love for storytelling, fostering memories and capturing those moments that you will want to treasure forever. I get to tell your story. And, I think that’s pretty cool. I love traveling everywhere and anywhere, talking with my hands, buying plants (and attempting to keep them alive), and spending as much time as I can with my loved ones. I have lived in Boston, Paris, and New York City, and am now lucky enough to call Charleston home, while also still traveling the world for my clients. You can usually find me on my back porch in downtown Charleston, right next to my favorite little park.

tldr: Jessica is amazing and I don’t think you can go wrong with her if this is the style of photos you like I had a lot of difficulty picking a photographer as I’m pretty picky with photos. I knew I wanted something bright and light, with kind of a whimsical or ethereal vibe, but it was really hard finding the style until I came across the “fine art” style. Jessica’s name came up while researching this style and I decided to reach out to her among a few other fine art photographers. I definitely hoped talks would go well with Jessica as the others I contacted ended up either not responding or were wildly out of my budget. Pre-Planning: Jessica was wonderful throughout this process. She promptly responded to my emails and answered questions clearly. I never felt like I was left in the dark for any part of the process. When I sent her the timeline of the ceremony/reception, she quickly came up with a timeline to slot in all the photos to be taken ahead of time at the location (We had access to the venue for a little over an hour prior to the ceremony). She also asked for a list of family photos that we wanted to take. This made it very easy at the wedding as she could call out people’s name to make sure everyone that was supposed to be in the pictures, were in the pictures. Jessica also sent over a list of ideas for detail shots and explained she could do this ahead of time. We didn’t want extra pictures of these and decided against it, however, I still thought it was very thoughtful of her to offer. Wedding Day: I loved her energy at the wedding. She was very calm and felt very competent. She directed my husband and I throughout the pictures, showing us poses etc. During family and wedding party photos, even though we had many bodies to fit in the frame in quite a few pictures, she led us through them with ease and the entire experience was very stress free (or as stress free as can be at a wedding lol). The venue was quite dim at specific locations, but the final results did not reflect that at all. The pictures were bright and did not look like they were taken in the dark at all. (This is a little off topic but I loved the little apron with pockets she wore for her equipment. So cute) I’m not sure when Jessica had the time, but there were pictures around the venue which were so beautiful. I definitely feel like the day was captured through the pictures. Post Wedding: Jessica sent us a sneak peak 2 days after the wedding containing 23 pictures. They turned out great and were beautiful. You can see examples on her website so I won’t elaborate, but they really are that good. The full gallery was sent almost a month after the wedding (minus 2 days) with instructions on purchasing prints or an album attached. The full download contained 650ish files, including the sneak peek pictures. Half of which were black and white, so this matched up pretty perfectly with Jessica’s estimation of the amount of photos when we spoke in the pre-planning stage.
Aster L., 11 days ago
Rachael Marie Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Utica, IL for additional fees

At the end of the day, all we have are the stories told about us and the ones we write about ourselves. I love writing about the musings of life and sharing my thoughts with others in conversation and social media posts. I constantly document my own life so I don't forget the big or little moments. Every time I travel to somewhere new I love connecting with those who cross my path, and yet I equally love coming home to my dog. TLDR: sentimental soul, avid movie goer, mental health advocate, and decent chocolate chip cookie maker.

where do i even begin? we were so blessed to have Rachael with us on our special day. we hired Carissa for our wedding photography & chose to have her bring an extra shooter with & BOOM! we somehow got blessed with Rachael as our bonus. i could go on about everything from her amazing personality, the positivity & happiness absolutely exuding from her at all times, her killer taste in music, the sheer talent that is her photography skills (both behind the camera & assisting in posing with such ease), to the way she somehow makes it feel like an old friend is with you every step of your wedding day (even if it’s the first day you met her), wrapping you in her beautiful scarf to keep you warm between photos & the ceremony because you were shivering, & is even willing to join your friends and family on the dance floor amidst capturing the most amazing memories for you. never did i feel rushed, if anything she helped me keep my cool about my timeline & helped ease so much of my anxiety about it. okay, i know what you’re thinking, “amy this seems like an excessive rant for a wedding photographer.” BUT YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND!! our photography was one part of our wedding we were willing to splurge on, & if i hadn’t decided we absolutely needed a second photographer for the day then i would have never been absolutely blessed with Rachael. not only did she capture so many of our posed moments, but more importantly the candid moments that i was too busy spinning around like a maniac to notice & are now some of my favorite pictures. our photographers are one part of our day that i will FOREVER absolutely rave about to everyone & always recommend to future brides because i want them to be able to experience the same beautiful souls & genuinely perfect encounter i got that day. Rachael is the kind of person you want to reach out to when you’re thinking about future photoshoots, & who makes you want to do photoshoots just for an excuse to get to experience both her presence & her absolute talent again. if you were debating hiring Rachael, PLEASE don’t second guess it. you will NOT be disappointed. (did i mention the photos she delivered are simply out of this freakin’ world?! because OH MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS!)
Amy Cat S., 10 months ago
My Whole Heart Collective 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,275
  • Serves Utica, IL for additional fees

〰 As a heads up - we are so stinkin' excited to meet ya! But we're not active on Zola. We'd love for you to reach out on our website though! 〰 Chicago based professional wedding and destination photographers for the lovers' who thrive in friendship. Now booking 2025 & 2025 photography and videography services. We're Nicole Kilday & Ashley Bowling, the owners & lead photographers behind My Whole Heart Collective. We met in 2020 and instantly became fast friends through our passion of photography & human connection. Sharing a combined 9+ years of experience in the wedding & professional photography industries!

Working with Ashley and Nicole at My Whole Heart Collective was an absolute pleasure! They made the overwhelming and exciting experience of being a bride enjoyable. They walked me through a proper timeline which for me was a necessary step I needed in creating the smooth transitions throughout the day. They explained the flow that made sense but never pressured me to make decisions I didn’t want to rather giving me more information as they expert opinion. The sneaks they released to us have been phenomenal! The whole bridal party & our family are blown away by everything we have seen! One our friends wants their contact number as he was so impressed! We will definitely use them again in the future to capture other large milestones in our lives. I would highly recommend booking with My Whole Heart Collective!
Kait K., a year ago
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Shana Rae May Photo+Video 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Utica, IL

We would love to hear all about your proposal and how your wedding planning is going so far. Our goal is to create visually stunning photos that are compelling and dramatic! We want you to have artwork that you can post, pin and hang on your walls. We also love making emotionally-moving videos so that you can relive how you felt on Your Wedding Day years later, so be sure to ask about our brand new VIDEO-TOGRAPHY hybrid packages to get the best of both worlds (at pretty much the same cost as just photos). Text or DM us so we can collab on custom pics!

SHANA IS SO EASY TO WORK WITH AND SHE CREATES AND CAPTURES LIFE LONG MEMORIES...TRUSTING HER WITH OUR SPECIAL DAY WAS THE BEST THING WE EVER DID!!
Becky C., 4 years ago
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Dream Beauty Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Utica, IL

I'm Christina I have been a photographer for over 12 years and have been a Wedding Photographer and Specialist for the past 10 years. It is my goal to ensure that my couples get the best start to their marriage in peace, and also to give couples to get all they need and want at a price they can afford. The essence of my business in its truest form is to freeze time. To document a moment in your life that you can look back on, that will invoke emotion and spread joy. You deserve to be photographed. You matter. Your family matters. Your love for one another matters.

I love love love Christina. She goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. She has the best eye for details. She is so caring and kind. She makes the entire process go smooth. Cannot recommend enough!
Cassie K., 3 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Utica, IL

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Utica, IL?

A Utica, IL wedding photographer ranges from $500 to $20,000 and averages at $2,500. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

93% of photographers in Utica, IL offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Utica, IL?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include John Michael Photography, Imagesxpert Media and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

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